How To Stop Your Pets Nuisance Behavior
Pets are often adored by their owners, but how many neighbors think the same? If your neighbor’s dog is mistaking your front lawn for a restroom, or your sleep is regularly interrupted by your neighbor’s dogs barking, you’ll want to listen to these helpful tips from Mitch Wilder. Learn how to tune out those barking nuisances and chase away those unwelcome guests.
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Pets' Nuisance Behaviour
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Many pet owners share a special bond with their pet, but unfortunately some pet owners forget the bonds they need to keep with their neighbors. "The cats from next door come over and they dig through my garden everyday." "He barks and he barks and he barks. I mean it keeps you awake. I mean it's ridiculous."
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Communicate
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Whether it's a barking dog, a mischievous cat, or a dog walker that conveniently forgets to pick up after their mutt, nuisance behavior can leave you barking mad. If your neighbor has a nuisance pet the best thing you can do is communicate with them. 9 out of 10 times you'll get the problem resolved.
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Offer To Help
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Now if your neighbor has a nuisance barking dog suggest a bark collar to them. Even better yet, if they're not willing to buy one buy one for them and you'll resolve the noise problem. Most neighborhoods have ordinances prohibiting loud noises from late evening to early morning. Police will enforce this, but it's always better to talk to your neighbor first.
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Effective Products
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If your neighbor refuses to quiet their barking dog there are products that can help. The Bark Free produces a wall of ultrasonic noise every time your neighbor's dog barks. You keep the device on your property, just point it in the direction of the offending barker. If your neighbor's cat is digging up your garden you can try the Scarecrow or the Garden Ghost. They're both sensor activated devices that release a spray of water or gas when an animal walks nearby. They're both nontoxic and very effective.
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Use A Sign
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Finally, if your front yard is becoming a dog dumping ground, consider a sign like this one right here. It'll deter trespassers. For the Pet Report, I'm Mitch Wilder.